
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Promotion secured - Climbing the football pyramid
The 2023-24 season for Hor and in the eighth division of the league was a notable journey of perseverance and teamwork. Finishing second with 37 points, the club demonstrated resilience with 11 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses. Their positive goal difference of +1—more goals scored than conceded—highlighted their balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. This season's success culminated in securing promotion, a testament to their collective effort and strategic growth throughout the campaign.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
2nd
Points
37
Record
11-4-7
GD
+1

Gary "Nano" Pettit-Thompson IV
Lead Football Journalist
The Match & Season Desk
Data-first, narrative-second. If it happened on the pitch, Gary filed it.
A Columns Desk filing — visual season centre first, then the full notebook.
Season Centre
The campaign in pictures — before the filing.
Position
2nd
Points
37
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Allan Carroll
LCB
0 contributions
Top scorer
Allan Carroll
LCB
0 goals
Top assists
Allan Carroll
LCB
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 37
- P88
- Scoring
- 30
- P63
- Defence
- 29
- P88
- Goal difference
- +1
- P88
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-4-7
Wins
11
50%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+1 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview
Filed by
Gary Nano
The 2023-24 season for Hor and in the eighth division of the league was a notable journey of perseverance and teamwork. Finishing second with 37 points, the club demonstrated resilience with 11 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses. Their positive goal difference of +1—more goals scored than conceded—highlighted their balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. This season's success culminated in securing promotion, a testament to their collective effort and strategic growth throughout the campaign.
Interestingly, despite a squad that contributed collectively, none of the top players registered goals or assists, emphasizing the team-oriented style of play that prioritized cohesion over individual statistics. The season's achievements reflect a club on the rise, ready to take on new challenges in higher tiers of the football pyramid.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured promotion to a higher division after a competitive season
- Maintained a solid defensive record with only 29 goals conceded
- Achieved a balanced attack with 30 goals scored
- Demonstrated team unity with multiple players contributing to the overall effort
- Climbed the league standings to finish second in their division
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While individual stats may not tell the full story, the collective effort of the squad was evident. The top players—Willi Schneider, Jorge Gonzalez, Michel Lemoine, Pedro Chagas, and Antonio Castelli—contributed in multiple ways, embodying the team player ethos that was crucial for their promotion success. Their roles in maintaining team cohesion and supporting the squad’s overall performance cannot be overstated.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
To build on this season’s success, Hor and could focus on increasing goal-scoring potency and reducing defensive lapses that led to conceding goals. Developing more attacking options and refining defensive organization will be key as they aim for higher league positions in the future.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Hor and’s season was a commendable achievement, marked by solid defensive organization and team unity that led to promotion. Their balanced approach and collective effort were the cornerstones of their success. Moving forward, enhancing goal-scoring capabilities and tightening defensive resilience will be vital to sustain their upward trajectory and compete at higher levels. The club’s foundation is strong, and with continued development, they are poised for further growth in the football pyramid.
